Human traffickers attempt to abduct a group of young warriors in the East African Rift Valley. The warriors strike back and disappear. Years later, an explorer team led by archaeologist Allan Cline to the same region stumbles into a mysterious civilisation and gains knowledge of life-changing secrets. Team members try to leave with precious substances, and the people sensing danger strike back. When one of them falls for an alluring and influential woman, the battle escalates to a clash of civilisations and Allan feels the weight of centuries of betrayal and brutality that shatters lives.
"The Crystal Bird" is an engaging story of history, star-crossed love, mythical magic, and intrigue.